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Ph.D. from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
Tel.: +91 (0)80 2293 2059
Email: gayathri@iisc.ac.in
Research Areas
Two dimensional (2D) materials in general have unique properties when compared to their bulk counterparts, whether the material is a molecular monolayer or a single layer of graphene. My research interest lies in understanding these 2D materials at various interfaces.
I am a trained experimental physicist in the field of soft matter physics that deals with formation and characterisation of monolayers and multilayers of organic thin films at interfaces. Liquid crystals (LCs) have made enormous contributions to the field of display technology as well as micro-electronics. Our interest was to explore some of the well known LCs in the form of monolayer and multilayers to find suitable applications in micro-electronics. In particular, studying rod like n-alkyl cyanobiphenyls and polymers of disc shaped LCs for their phase transition in monolayers at air-water interface and the charge transport studies across the monolayers at air-solid interface. We have also explored the dynamics of wetting and dewetting in nematic micro domains, which can help in understanding emulsions, recovery in oil spillage and so on.
My other area of research interest is in the field of inorganic two-dimensional materials. We are carrying out liquid exfoliation of two-dimensional materials like BN and study their effects in polymer composites.
Email: shailisett@iisc.ac.in
Phone: +91 (0)80 2293 2059
Web: ResearchGate Profile
Education
M.Sc: Dept. of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
Ph.D: Dept. of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata.
Research Area
Currently, my research focuses on probing opto-electronic properties of twisted bilayer van der Waals heterostructures. Recent theoretical studies have predicted that the electronic band structure of two-dimensional materials modify with twist angle between the layers leading to emergent phenomenon such as superconductivity, Mott insulating states etc. The Moire pattern formed between the monolayers leads to a periodically modulated Moire potential, that can strongly modify optical properties. It will be exciting to probe and understand the inter-layer excitonic properties in a Moire superlattice through opto-electronic and transport studies.
During my doctoral thesis, I worked on transport properties of single semiconductor nanowires, particularly Germanium. My work involved growth, characterization and fabrication of single nanowire devices for low temperature electrical and opto-electronic studies.
Email: tuhinmaji@iisc.ac.in
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/tuhinmaji
Education:
Ph.D. (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology): S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
M.Sc. (Physics): Indian Institute of Technology Madras
B.Sc. (Physics): Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira (University of Calcutta)
Research Interest:
Currently, my research focuses on the synthesis and structural analysis of the bimetallic gold-silver hybrid system. Recent studies have indicated that there is a possibility of resistance drop in the hybrid Au/Ag system. However, the exact structural identification is still not clear. My present research will be to probe the structural analysis of the bimetallic Au/Ag structure and investigate its electrical properties.
During my doctoral training, I worked on the synthesis, application, and computational investigation of various oxide-based nanohybrid. My work involved the development of hybrid nanomaterials for manifold applications. Besides I have done DFT-based computational analysis of the hybrid systems and topological systems to investigate their electronic properties.
Email: mahendrap@iisc.ac.in
Education:
Ph.D. (Physics): CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
M.Sc. (Physics): Department of Physics, University of Pune, Pune, India
Research Interest:
My current research is focused on large-scale production of two dimensional (2D) nanosheets
and investigate their thermal properties. To study or utilize these 2D materials, control of their
production is critically important. In this context, I will be looking at the several aspects of
exfoliation in order to obtain 2D nanosheets in large quantities with high quality.
During my doctoral studies, I worked on few 2D materials such as MoS 2 , SnSe 2 , PtSe 2 , and Black
Phosphorus for humidity/gas sensor and photodetector device applications.
During my Ph.D., I focused on the synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication of 2D materials for optoelectronic applications. I have specifically worked with TMDs materials such as MoSe2, MoS2, TiS2, TaS2, and Graphene, aiming to produce high-quality materials with controlled thickness and harness their potential in optoelectronic devices.
Education
PhD: Department of Physics (2017- 2021), University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Experience
Post-doc: Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2021-2023), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
Research Area
My current research focusses on implementing noise measurements for understanding the fundamental physics of 2D systems. Shot noise spectroscopy can give insights about the statistics of the quasi-particles, hence making it a unique tool to reveal the information about the edge modes present in topological quantum materials.
My previous experience includes growth and characterization of complex magnetic systems (PhD) to Kagome single crystals (Post-Doc). I have utilized multiple techniques such as electrical, thermal and thermoelectric transports; magnetometry (ac and dc), neutron and X-ray diffractions to explore the exotic physics of various quantum materials.